Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting at the General Prosecutor’s Office.
During the meeting he outlined the key challenges facing the law enforcement system amid digital transformation.
The Head of State recalled that large-scale reforms are underway in the country, including constitutional reform and the transition to a fundamentally new political system, El.kz reports citing Aqorda press service.
According to Tokayev, modern realities require the active integration of digital technologies and AI across all spheres of public life, including public administration and law enforcement practice.
AI as a tool of destructive influence
The President outlined the risks related to the use of artificial intelligence in the information space. He noted that the rapid development of technology is accompanied by significant changes in the media landscape.
“Rapid technological development is accompanied by a serious transformation of the information space. There are those who spread destructive content, sow discord in society, and set citizens against one another. All this leads to unnecessary and even dangerous discussions. Artificial intelligence, in the hands of such actors, turns into an information weapon, with unlawful content being generated systematically. Such actions are unacceptable. Citizens must be informed about the legal consequences of disseminating destructive content,” the President emphasized.
Protection of personal data
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also drew attention to the issue of personal data leaks, which, according to him, are becoming increasingly systemic. He noted a growing number of cases involving the illegal dissemination of citizens’ personal information in the information space.
“Cases of personal data leaks in the information space have become more frequent. In order to ensure maximum protection of personal information, this work must be carried out on a systematic basis,” Tokayev said.
Cybercrime and low detection rates
A separate part of the meeting focused on the rise in cybercrime. The President noted that online fraud has become a global problem, affecting thousands of Kazakhstanis each year. At the same time, the detection rate for such crimes remains extremely low.
“Cybercrime is expanding worldwide, and thousands of Kazakhstanis fall victim to it every year. Currently, only one in five crimes related to online fraud is solved, which is an extremely low figure. Methods of combating cybercrime must be fundamentally reconsidered. To respond to challenges in the digital sphere, law enforcement agencies must act proactively. Innovative thinking is essential, and falling behind in this area is unacceptable,” Tokayev said.
Fragmented digitalization
The Head of State also criticized the current approach to the digitalization of law enforcement agencies. According to him, the lack of a unified system and standards leads to inefficient use of budget funds.
“Each agency develops its own digital tools independently, and this is done in a disorganized manner. While some agencies successfully implement innovations, others continue to spend budget funds inefficiently. There is no need to mindlessly spend money trying to create something new. I instruct the Government to analyze and audit all implemented digital solutions in order to improve their effectiveness. It is necessary to build a unified digital ecosystem with a clear structure and common technological standards for law enforcement agencies,” the President stated.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that in the face of digital challenges, government bodies must act in a coordinated manner, relying on unified approaches, modern technologies, and a clear understanding of responsibility for their use.